It comes as no surprise to many people that teens use alcohol more than any other drug in Ontario. This is then followed by energy drinks that contain high levels of caffeine, which is technically a drug, despite its widespread use. But what is the most common illegal drug for young people?
It is illegal to sell your unused prescription drugs
When you're given prescription drugs by a doctor in Ottawa, you're typically told to use the entire amount that is prescribed. Often, you are even instructed to do so if your symptoms have gone away and you feel like you've recovered. However, there are situations in which you may stop taking the medication before it's entirely gone, leaving you with leftover pills and a clean bill of health.
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
The Youth Criminal Justice Act was created to govern the youth of Canada. The act applies to any minors who have reached the age of 12, but have not yet reached adulthood at the age of 18. The act governs the way these children are treated in the criminal justice system, and it seeks to find balance in the dispensation of punishments and convictions.
Hockey player receives a retrial in his assault case
Hockey player Gordon MacIsaac was charged with aggravated assault after an on-ice collision with another hockey player during a game, and he was later convicted of the crime. However, the Ontario Court of Appeals recently overturned the conviction. The court ordered a retrial because the trial judge in the previous case imposed a personal knowledge about hockey on the case's facts.
Defending Ottawa residents against child pornography charges
The problem of child pornography has exploded since the popularity of the Internet has taken hold. In fact, child porn charges have become especially common in recent years, and numerous Ottawa residents are being accused of crimes that they had no idea they were committing.
